Just like a seatbelt in a car or a helmet on a bike, we all need some type of Internet security to protect ourselves from potential hazards. Here are a few Internet security tips to ensure your safety online.

Mobile Security

Protect your identity in the event of a lost smartphone. Lock, locate and wipe data from a smartphone remotely.

Social Networking

Devices & Location

Everything today is mobile. It’s no longer just 1 family computer. Monitoring cell phones, tablets, gaming devices and laptops for social networking apps or other methods of publishing content is a must…

Sharing Personal Info

Keep your info private. Very often web pages will ask children for their personal info in order to provide personalized content to them. It’s best to establish with younger children what types of info they should or shouldn’t provide…

Phishing Protection

Social Sharing & Passwords

Be selective and share sparingly. It takes just one security oversight to open access to identity thieves. Even if a profile is private, a completely filled out profile could supply answers to your security questions…

Remove Malware

Look for the signs. Unusually slow performance, warnings from security programs you didn't install, browser pop-ups when no browser is actually open. If you recognize any of these warning signs follow these options…

Learn more about keeping yourself safe online

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